A.O. Smith Q4 Adj. EPS $0.97 Beats $0.96 Estimate, Sales $988.10M Beat $985.43M Estimate
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A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) reported Q4 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.97, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.95 by 2.11%. This represents a 12.79% increase from the previous year's EPS of $0.86. Quarterly sales reached $988.10 million, exceeding estimates of $983.30 million by 0.49% and marking a 5.55% increase from the prior year's $936.10 million.
January 30, 2024 | 11:58 am
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A.O. Smith exceeded Q4 EPS and sales estimates, indicating strong financial performance and potential investor confidence.
Beating both EPS and sales estimates typically generates positive sentiment among investors, which can lead to a short-term increase in stock price. The reported growth in earnings and sales compared to the same period last year further strengthens the case for a positive impact.
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